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Field Specialist in Nutrition and Health Melissa Cotton from the University of Missouri Extension’s Health and Well-Being Department has agreed to host a free Tai Chi class in Excelsior Springs. Classes will be held every Monday and Friday at noon, through March 22.

The Clay County Board of Election Commissioners hired Heather Hall, former Kansas City Missouri councilwoman, as the new republican director of the Election Board.

Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD) assisted with extinguishing a residential structure fire in Mosby this week. The department assisted Fishing River Fire District on the scene at 6th Street in Mosby.

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Clay County Public Health Center recently announced lifelike manikins showcasing prenatal infant substance use exposure are now available to be utilized for educational training by organizations.

Excelsior Springs Hospital Director of Social Services Tiffany Danneman visited the Senior Center to discuss the importance of filing a living will and a Medical Durable Power of Attorney (DPA).

The Excelsior Springs Hospital Board has received a $1.433 million grant to continue funding its psychiatric services for families and children, an increase of $1.093 million over 2022. The announcement was made at a recent meeting of the hospital board.

The Excelsior Springs Area Career Center is gearing up to make interior and exterior changes for next school year. Michael Botchway, architect designer with Incite Design Studio, said drawings for the project, which will begin this summer, were recently sent to Newkirk Novack Construction Partners.

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the State Highway Patrol (MSHP) are spreading awareness about Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Earlier this month, Colonel Eric T.